What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in January?

In January, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 36 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in January

Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, a little rain.

Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City — January climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Ho Chi Minh City
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	37°C
Avg high / low	30° / 16°	33° / 24°
Rainfall	8 mm	36 mm
Rainy days	2	5
Humidity	68%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	79	86

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chiang Mai or Ho Chi Minh City?: Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in January?: In January, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 36 mm.